Cleaning the chain

[Clarky860]

Is it unadvisable to take the chain off to clean it? I mean via the master link. I don't have a bike stand so find trying to turn the wheel impossible and don't have anyone who can help me, any tips for using a chain cleaning device alone?

 

[simonk]

Invest in a stand for washing and minor bits of maintenance I would. No need to spend loads...
Ibera Easy Utility Bicycle Stand,...

 

[GrahamPaul]

Is it unadvisable to take the chain off to clean it? I mean via the master link. I don't have a bike stand so find trying to turn the wheel impossible and don't have anyone who can help me, any tips for using a chain cleaning device alone?

I wax my chains, so always take them off for cleaning and re-waxing. Dead easy with the master link.

A maintenance stand makes things so much easier. It doesn't need to be an expensive one.

 

[paquo]

a stand and
White Lightning THE TRIGGER Chain cleaning system

 

[EebStrider]

If you’re going to get a bike stand, get a proper one.

abba Bicycle Work Stand, Repair Stand Mechanic Maintenance Workstand Workshop | eBay

There’s a knack to using it, but once you work it out, it’s a great bit of kit.

Alternatively, just use a cable tie around the pedal crank arm, and spin the chain backwards.

 

[deksawyer]

I bought one of the ABBA stands as well for keeping at my work. It really is pretty good and superb value for money. I was sceptical when Rich first mentioned it, but it does the job well.

The trick to using it is leave one side locked and use the other non locked side to secure/remove from the bike locking/unlocking as required.

 

[GrahamPaul]

If you’re going to get a bike stand, get a proper one.

abba Bicycle Work Stand, Repair Stand Mechanic Maintenance Workstand Workshop | eBay

There’s a knack to using it, but once you work it out, it’s a great bit of kit.

I don't think they ship outside the UK. They wouldn't ship to Spain. (OP is in Austria)

Alternatively, just use a cable tie around the pedal crank arm, and spin the chain backwards.

Agreed! Or a velcro strap is just as effective and re-usable too.

 

[EebStrider]

Invest in a stand for washing and minor bits of maintenance I would. No need to spend loads...
Ibera Easy Utility Bicycle Stand,...

I don’t think that’s any good for an ebike with 29” rims though.

 

[#lazy]

Not being funny BUT how can so many people not know how to clean and oil a chain ?

 

[mak]

Not being funny BUT how can so many people not know how to clean and oil a chain ?

It was funny though

 

[Clarky860]

Stuck a piece of wood in front sprocket so I could turn the crank backwards with the sprocket, bit of gardening wire around the grip and brakes to stop the wheels moving and it seems to have worked.

I guess we aren't all as technically gifted as you #lazy

Thanks for everyones inputs

(for info I have a chain cleaning device already, front sprocket would only turn forwards, bosh gen 4 motor. I wasn't intending on using the chain cleaning device with the chain off just curious if it's not so good for the chain to remove the master link for cleaning the chain off the bike)